SBI Clerk Prelims Shift 2 Exam Analysis 2026 (27 September), Check Difficulty Level and Sectional Review

SBI Clerk Prelims Shift 2 Exam Analysis 2026 for 27 September covers the overall difficulty level, good attempts, and section-wise review of English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning. The Shift 2 paper was conducted for 100 questions and 100 marks with 60 minutes of sectional timing.

As per the initial review, the overall difficulty level of Shift 2 paper was Easy. Candidates can check the detailed analysis and evaulate their performance or prepare for the upcoming shifts.

SBI Clerk Prelims Shift 2 Exam Analysis 2026

The second shift followed the prescribed SBI Clerk Prelims pattern, with 20 minutes separately allotted to each section. The paper was Easy overall, making speed and accuracy important for candidates aiming to maximise their score. The detailed distribution of topics has been drawn up from the feedback of candidates.

The SBI Clerk 2026 Prelims Shift 2 Exam was successfully conducted on 27 September 2026. Candidates who appeared in this shift can now check the paper review, section-wise difficulty, good attempts, and topics asked.

SBI Clerk Shift 2 Difficulty Level 2026

The section-wise difficulty level of the 27 September Shift 2 paper is given below.

Section	Questions	Difficulty Level
English Language	30	Easy
Numerical Ability	35	Easy To Moderate
Reasoning Ability	35	Easy To Moderate
Overall	100	Easy To Moderate

SBI Clerk Shift 2 Good Attempts 2026

Good attempts depend on the difficulty of the paper, question selection and accuracy.

Section	Good Attempts
English Language	25-27
Numerical Ability	23-26
Reasoning Ability	25-30
Overall	73-83

SBI Clerk Prelims Shift 2 Section-Wise Analysis 2026

The SBI Clerk Prelims paper consists of English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability. Each section carries a separate 20-minute time limit. The detailed topic-wise question list for each section has been provided below.

English Language Analysis

The English Language section had 30 questions for 30 marks. The section was Easy in Shift 2.

Topic	Questions
Reading Comprehension (Synonym, Antonym, Filler)	8
Error Detection	5
Single Fillers	4-5
Parajumble	5
Misspelt	2-3
Phrase Replacement	3
Word Swap	2-3
Total	30

Numerical Ability Analysis

Numerical Ability carried 35 questions for 35 marks. The Shift 2 Numerical Ability section was Easy overall.

Topic	Questions
Simplification	11
DI (Bar)	5
Data Interpretation (Table)	5
Arithmetic	9
Caselet DI	5
Total	35

Reasoning Ability Analysis

The Reasoning Ability section consisted of 35 questions for 35 marks and was Easy in Shift 2.

Topic	Questions
Month-dates Puzzle	5
Circular Seating Arrangement	3
Blood Relation	3
Chinese Coding	5
Box Based Puzzle	5
Sequence Puzzle	5
Direction Sense	3
Alphabet series	3
Meaningful word	1
Odd One Out	1
Total	35

SBI Clerk Prelims Shift Timings

The prelims exam was held in four shifts on both September 26 and 27 and Shift 2 was from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Shift	Reporting Time	Handwriting Sample	Exam Timing
Shift 1	8:00 AM	8:55 AM–9:00 AM	9:00 AM–10:00 AM
Shift 2	10:30 AM	11:25 AM–11:30 AM	11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Shift 3	1:00 PM	1:55 PM–2:00 PM	2:00 PM–3:00 PM
Shift 4	3:30 PM	4:25 PM–4:30 PM	4:30 PM–5:30 PM

What After SBI Clerk Prelims 2026?

Candidates who qualify the Preliminary Examination will move to the next stage of the recruitment process. The SBI Clerk selection process comprises Prelims, Mains and the applicable Language Proficiency Test. Candidates should therefore not rely only on their estimated prelims score. They can begin preparing for the Mains examination while waiting for the result.

FAQs

When was the SBI Clerk Prelims Shift 2 exam conducted on 27 September 2026?

The SBI Clerk Prelims Shift 2 examination was conducted on 27 September 2026.

What was the overall difficulty level of SBI Clerk Shift 2?

The overall difficulty level of the SBI Clerk Prelims Shift 2 paper was Easy to moderate.

What was the difficulty level of English in Shift 2?

The English Language section was Easy.

What was the difficulty level of Numerical Ability?

Numerical Ability was Easy to moderate in Shift 2.

How many questions were asked in SBI Clerk Prelims?

A total of 100 questions were asked in the SBI Clerk Prelims examination.

Was there negative marking in SBI Clerk Prelims 2026?

Yes. A negative marking of 0.25 mark applies for each incorrect answer.

Can candidates appearing in later shifts use this analysis?

Yes. Candidates can use it to understand the broad paper level and question trends, although the exact questions and difficulty can differ between shifts.